Apartment to rent in La Perla de la Bahia, Spain

Apartment overview - owner's description

Front line beach luxury duplex apartment at Casares Estepona

Situated on the beach at Casares between Estepona and Sotogrande on the Costa del Sol in Spain.A fantastic complex of Moorish apartments and villas by award-winning international developers, La Perla.We are proud to present our luxury 3 bedroom south-facing duplex holiday apartment with stunning views of the coastline and Gibraltar. Right on the beach yet only minutes away by car from the white washed "pueblo blanco" villages of Andalucia.

Stylish duplex penthouse apartment accommodating up to 6 people
Our apartment faces south west with beautiful sea view.Accomodation consists of 3 double bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms with marble floors and under-floor heating. The master bathroom (upstairs) has a jacuzzi bath and separate shower. The other two bedrroms have twin beds and ensuite facilities ( one with bath and separate shower, the third a shower only).
There is a large living room with terracotta and marble floor leading to the covered terrace with dining table and chairs for 6 for meals outside and a sofa for those evening drinks as you watch the sun go down before heading out for a night out!Upstairs there is a solarium accessed either from the master bedroom suite or the stairs for roasting in the sun.Theres a modern fully fitted kitchen. Marble and terracotta floors throughout keeps you cool inside together with the air-conditioning which also works as heating in the winter months.Entertainment comes from TV, video, and Hi-Fi in the living room and a TV upstairs in the master suite. The car is safe and secure in the underground parking area which is accessed by the lift right outside your front door

The locality
Guests enjoy the use of 4 swimming pools and the beach is accessed through a private gate from complex and is literally on the doorstep. During the summer months there is a Chiringuito (Beach restaurant) a few metres away. Slightly further down the beach there is a Pizzeria Restaurant and a few more seasonal Chiringuitos. Groceries can be bought from the 24hr garage across the road from the entrance to the complex. Puerto Ducquesa with a host of places to eat and drink is 3 minutes by car and Estepona about 5-10 minutes.We recommend you hire a car to be able to explore the area and access a wider choice of restaurants, bars shops and of course the famous nightlife that the Costa del Sol enjoys.

reading the previous post before setting off on holiday led to some considerable anxiety and trepidation about what we would find. What a surprise - the apartment is lovely .
Our party included 3 teenage girls - plenty of wardrobe space for them the 3 bathrooms a godsend for their preperation time to get to the pool.
The kitchen is well stocked with equiptment ( even sharp knives ) .
The complex is well tended , plenty of staff , quiet and peaceful. The two close bars/ restraunts are fine, providing simple grilled fish with woderful views over the sea.
The walk into sabinillas along the beach is about 25 minutes where there is more activity , bars and restraunts .
The welcome could have been better on ringing the contact number given when we landed in malaga we were told to collect the keys from the nearby petrol station as the usual staff were away. This led to some difficulty in finding the particular apartment and then us setting of the burglar alarm as no code had been left for us. All this was settled and did not spoil the holiday.
Anyway in summarry the apartment is lovely as it is obviously used by the owners lots of little homely thngs are there which make your stay more comfortable . The complex is quiet and cared for , the pools not getting busy and dirty.

The property is in an ideal position in a gated and private estate of which we had previous knowledge. However, this particular apartment needs an upgrade. It could do with repainting inside,the fridge freezer is not working 100% and there were ants in two of the kitchen cupboards because food had been left in there.The whole feel of the place is either neglect or overuse without being properly cared for. The furnishings are tired and the bedroom curtains had holes in them. We had to replace some light bulbs and buy curtain hooks for the second bedroom as only one curtain was still up! The other was in the wardrobe. I dont think anyone had inspected this property properly for some time.Despite sunbeds on the main bedroom balcony there were no pallets to put on them. There was no information on the workings of the complex but fortunately there was somebody on site with whom to consult. Would definitely return to La Perla but not to this apartment, unfortunately, unless it is upgraded.

The real estate pleased us very well. It was in a very good taste furnished and had all comfort. Which we criticize are the cleaning. We had the feeling that only one high-speed cleaning was accomplished. Except this very recommendable.

The balcony was dirty/dusty , also the windows and the floor. All the flowers at the balcony were dry up and full of plant-louses. I tried to look after the flowers, but I think there had no chance, because of lots of insects.
The washing-machine was out of order. After a few days this was mend by an mechanic.

John

From La Perla De La Bahia 1921

very nice apartment, well equipped with everything we needed for our holiday. A hire car is absolutely essential for a holiday here,given the distance from Malaga airport and Estepona town itself and the nearest supermarket, although there are some decent restaurants within walking distance. The grounds of the complex are very nice and well maintained and feel extremely secure.An excellent location for a quiet holiday with some interesting places to go sightseeing within an easy day's drive.

Location

100m from the nearest bar
200m from the nearest restaurant
1.2km from the nearest supermarket
60km from Malaga airport
20km from Puerto Banus
30km from Marbella
10km from Estepona
45km from Gibraltar

Sights and attractions

Shopping 15km
Theme park 15km
Zoo 15km

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Outside this apartment in La Perla de la Bahia, Spain

This apartment is in a quiet area near the beach. It has a shared pool, a balcony, a children pool area, a garage and outside lighting. Car hire is recommended as the apartment is less than a 15 minute walk to at least a couple of shops, bars and restaurants; however parking is available if required.

Extra security features include:Alarm,Video door entry,24 hr security,electrically operated gates to the complex.
In addition to all this La Perla Living Services on-site managers are there to assist you in any way possible, think of them as your hotel reception desk. They can book restaurants, taxis, golf offer you advice on where to go. They can also offer fax and office services.